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Margot Robbie's lipstick was my very favorite element of the entire Oscars 2015 red carpet. It was bold and unexpected and quirky and delicious and it popped in HD like a dream. The shade used by makeup artist Tyron Macchausen was a matte orange red, Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Raven (with Hourglass Panoramic Long Wear Lip Pencil in Raven for extra precision), a shade that's nothing short of stunning. Any of you going to pick it up? P.S. Want more Oscar beauty? Check out our best-of beauty poll. read more

There are some red lipsticks so perfectly pigmented, so well balanced that makeup artists turn to them over and over again. One such color: the lip shade you see here on Shay Mitchell: Earlier this week she wore MAC's Lady Danger to a party (courtesy of makeup artist Jenn Streicher). Now here's why it's really interesting: It's actually coral-red so it has a little orange in it. That means it's not a true red, but that also means it's super wearble for ladies with warm skin tones like Mitchell. Next time you're at the MAC counter, ask to check it out if you have a hunch it might be the answer to all your prayers. read more

Big bold patterns like the one on the skirt Kate Hudson wore yesterday to the Michael Kors show are going to be big in the spring, and if you're wondering what to do with your makeup when you go for something like this, well, look no further. You might think to go simple and toned-down with makeup and let the pattern do the talking, but Hudson's makeup artist, Leslie Lopez, chose to go for a pop of red lipstick instead. The bright crimson (perhaps Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss in Red) really stood out and made her look fresh and lovely from head to toe. So take note: Go big with your patterns, go big with your makeup, go big with your attitude. Got it? Now watch Hudson answer some questions on our cover shoot! read more

According to a report on NPR yesterday, this is predicted to be the coldest day in New York City history. Yes, we're basically freezing our faces off here in the Northeast—and when you're freezing your face off, you have to tweak your makeup habits accordingly. Here are some key cold-weather lip tips we just heard from celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose, who dolled up Pitch Perfect 2 star Chrissie Fit for the film's NYC press day. 1. Don't go too matte or too pale. "That'll wash you out even more in the cold," Barose says. "Opt for something slightly shiny with a hint of rosy tone to keep lips looking fresh." 2. Prep is crucial. Don't just slap on lip color without ensuring your pout is de-flaked and hydrated. "Gently exfoliate your lips with a Clarisonic brush or warm washcloth, then add rich lip balm," says Barose, who's been using Teadora Lip Butter on his celeb clients. 3. Avoid shimmer. "Shimmer will make lips look drier when you go out in the the cold and the gloss evaporates," Barose notes. On Fit, he applied Armani Flash Lacquer in 300, a peachy cream that's glossy but not shimmery. "For added drama, read more

Looks like Kylie Jenner isn't the only Jenner who's into overlining her lips. Makeup artist Rob Scheppy used the technique on her sister Kendall at the amfAR event last night too. And since it's a really great example of how to get it right, I thought I'd show it to you guys up close. The line of her lipstick rides the outer edge of her lips, making them grow outside her natural lip line by a millimeter or two (especially in her Cupid's bow up top). Take this as an example of how to exaggerate your lip line without getting into clown territory. You just want to go juuuuuuust along the outer edge. That's keep things subtle for those of you who don't want your lips to turn into the center of your entire look...or the universe. read more

Cruel fate. Oh, oh why, does Valentine's Day fall in February, a cold, harsh month for your lips? I turned to dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Baxt, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York University, who practices in both Manhattan and New Jersey, to find out what to do before Valentine's Day if your smackers are chapped right now. Her advice: 1) Stop the licking already! "The saliva just breaks down the skin and makes it worse." 2) Moisture up. Use petroleum jelly or Aquaphor multiple times a day on the lips. This will help put moisture back in while protecting your sore smackers at the same time. 3) Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, and moisten the air in your home with a humidifier. 4) Exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub or a washcloth, or by softly brushing them with a toothbrush. "This will expose the fresh skin and help your lips start to heal," explains Dr. Baxt. Just make sure to be gentle 5) Say no to the shaker. Refrain from eating salty foods, which increase the urge to lick your lips. 6) Consider your diet. "Certain vitamins are critical to maintaining healthy skin and lips. These include read more

Can you think of anyone better to model low-key-sexy makeup than Fifty Shades of Grey star (and current Glamour cover girl) Dakota Johnson? You might kind of want to kiss her after gazing at the lip color she wore on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon yesterday. This bare-but-better matte rose is a look even lipstick haters could fall for. In fact, celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff revealed to me that Dakota didn't even wear lipstick for the show. What we see here is just La Mer The Lip Balm topped with Kevyn Aucoin The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil in Medium. !function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/lookbook.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof(window.__lookbook) === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__lookbook.init();}}(document, 'script', 'lookbook-script');JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. With V-Day on the horizon this weekend, I can't help but note that not only are these flushed lips quietly seductive, they're very makeout-friendly. Much more so than messy red. Do any of you prefer to mix lip pencil and lip balm instead of going full lipstick? What's your favorite lip cocktail when you want to feel read more

At last night's AAFCA awards, best-actress winner Gugu Mbatha-Raw looked gorgeous in the most kiss-me, romantic sort of way last night—how's this for Valentine's Day makeup inspiration? That sweet strawberry lipstick color is just the right pick for a special date night, I think; as fun and flattering as a good red but infinitely more conducive to kisses (and less intimidating for guys!). Makeup artist Nick Barose used MAC Lipstick in One to Watch, a spring 2015 shade that's not on sale just yet. But I got him to suggest a dupe we can use in the meantime—MAC Pro Lipstick in Fusion Pink. He also threw in this extra tip for y'all: "For some extra flirt that's perfect for Valentine's Day, add feathery lashes that are longer on the outer corners." On Mbatha-Raw, he used Eylure Lengthening Lashes #118. Would you wear this lipstick on Valentine's Day, or do you think you'll go for a whole different sort of makeup scheme? Sexy smoky eyes, perhaps? read more

This might truly be a first—Rosamund Pike just went to a major event without applying one makeup item that most leading ladies would never face photographers without. Here's a photo; can you guess what I'm referring to? At the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Sunday, the Gone Girl star looked radiant in softly defined makeup done by Georgie Eisdell, but it's one tidbit from Eisdell's how-to that jumped out at me: "I used Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Nourishing Lip Balm to hydrate the lips and let her natural lip color shine." Wait, hold the phone—natural lip color? Just plain-old lip balm? No added tint whatsoever? This is basically unheard-of. If this is really Pike's natural lip color, then I'm jealous; I wish my own were so perky pink. I know some of you are going to ask about those glowy cheeks too, so I'll go ahead and share the details. Eisdell applied Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Color in Rose Petal with a little Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow on top for luminosity (I recently told you we're seeing this product on every celebrity lately!). When you're done pondering this pretty makeup, check out our video of Rosamund Pike read more

The Super Bowl just ended, but before I go console my slumped-over, emotionally traumatized husband (not a Pats fan), I have to take a minute to relay one interesting detail about national anthem singer Idina Menzel's makeup. I know, we're now on the opposite end of the makeup spectrum from Katy Perry's silver Super Bowl eyeliner—but this is a look that's more wearable during those times when you're not riding a giant robotic demon-lion. And if there's one thing I know about our readers, it's that you share my love of staring at a perfect coral cheek. Credit for Menzel's radiant, neutral makeup goes to celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle. And here's the detail I wanted to pass on: On her lips, he applied one of his own Kristofer Buckle Absolutely Nude Lip Crayons, in a shade called Nude Mood ... A photo posted by Beauty's Most Wanted (@beautysmostwanted) on Jan 30, 2015 at 6:17pm PST ...and you can soon snatch up these delicious sheer, shiny crayons at Costco—they go on sale next week. The set of four includes a spectrum of flattering neutrals, designed to be worn individually or layered to create custom colors. I love a chunky lip read more

I have no idea what Gwyneth Paltrow's new movie Mordecai is about (seriously—I've seen the preview several times. WTH is going on there?), but I can tell you the name of the lipstick makeup artist Kate Lee used on her for the premiere last night. It's an upcoming Chanel Coco Rouge shade in the spring collection called Julia, a soft neutral rose color that's a touch pinker than nude but with a coffee undertone that keeps it from looking too girly. It's not on shelves yet, but it will be in a few weeks, so watch for it. In the meantime, the similar shade Mystique may hold you over. read more

Coral is a quintessentially summery color, with its warm orangey undertones that make it evocative of sunshine. Not to mention, it's the best complement to bronzed skin. But Naomi Watts has just demonstrated that coral can be just as gorgeous in the middle of winter, even against pale skin. For a pre-Golden Globes event yesterday, the actress paired peachy coral blush with a similar lipstick, lending her fair complexion a lovely mid-winter glow. Since Naomi is one of the newest faces of L'Oreal, we can safely bet she wore colors from the brand—I reached out to her makeup artist, Monika Blunder, to get the names, and I promise to update this post if and when I get the details. Do you wear coral blush and/or lipstick all year round? What's your preferred brand/shade? read more

When it comes to makeup, bold takes guts, sexy takes inner confidence, and sweet takes subtly. And this look on Sophia Bush bopped "sweet" right on the head in the softest way possible. To keep her looking flirty and girly (in a grown-up way) makeup artist Nick Barose stuck to dreamy pinks, choosing Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Lipstick in Rose 40 and, for her cheeks, Dolce & Gabbana The Blush in Provocative 40. Here's the key: He chose a shade of blush that's slightly brighter than the lip color so she ended up looking flushed, like the most gorgeous man in the world just smiled at her across the room. It's a look that says "Well, hello there. Fancy meeting you here." And who doesn't love the sound of a color called "Provocative" anyway? Sign me up. Any of you tempted to pick up these colors now? read more

Been wearing bright lipstick nonstop over the holidays? Chances are your lips are feeling the aftermath by now—the parched, flaky, not-so-pretty aftermath. So here's something to do between now and the return to routine on Monday: a super-easy, two-ingredient DIY lip scrub we just heard about from natural skin care expert Indie Lee. To make Lee's two-step sugar-honey lip scrub, simply mix together a tablespoon each of raw cane sugar and honey (both preferably organic). Apply to your lips with a soft brush or Q-tip, rubbing gently until the sugar has dissolved. What's your favorite fix for stressed-out lips? read more

At last night's premiere of Oprah Winfrey's new movie Selma, actress Tessa Thompson wore a stunning and very sparkly Rodarte gown—so the goal was for her makeup to be equally dressed-up yet in a softer, less glitzy way, so as not to compete with the dress (she wasn't going for the Vegas showgirl effect). Her makeup artist, Nick Barose, shared these tips for makeup that looks natural yet finished and glamorous, for times when your outfit's got a lot of twinkle. 1. Keep your palette neutral, but play with subtle shimmer and shine. "Add a luxe, ethereal glow to the skin," Barose says. "On Tessa, after I applied pink cheek stain—which by itself might look too natural—I dusted shimmery bronzy highlighting blush on top to add the finishing touch." (He used Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighting Blush.) You can also dust this down your chest, arms, and legs to give your skin a golden glow in a skin-baring outfit. 2. Get movie-star brows. "Soft, nude-toned makeup with soft brows will look too laid-back," Barose says. "Fill in your brows to make them fuller and longer. Just don't go too dark, and keep it feminine. Think Grace Kelly brows." On Tessa, he filled read more

There's been a lot of talk about Kylie Jenner's lips recently, but it's the makeup trick her sister Kim Kardashian uses to make her pucker look fuller that I'm personally more obsessed with. I've even talked about it before. That's how into this I am. There's always a touch of highlighter outlining the edge of upper lips right in her Cupid's bow. It's one of her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic's go-to moves, and it was on full display last night at Acria Holiday Dinner. It's subtle, but it does somehow catch the light in a way that makes your mouth look extra pretty. I now do this every time I reach for highlighter. Hey, it only takes a second, why not? What's your go-to lip-plumping makeup trick? P.S. Here's how to recreate her signature smoky eye: read more

If you're in the market for a holiday makeup idea, you must see this beautiful and unexpected twist on classic red lips: Emily Blunt's subtly ombre lipstick from last night's Into the Woods premiere. Inspired by Blunt's Dolce & Gabbana dress, makeup artist Jenn Streicher decided to create "a bold, sexy lip and elegant eye flick"—but if you look closely, you can see that the lips aren't simply one solid shade of red. There are actually three colors involved. Streicher first applied blue-undertoned Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour in Plumberry as a base. Next, she used Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Ruby to deepen the edges. Last, she applied true-red Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour in Hollywood to the center of the lips to create an ombre effect and provide a pop of color. !function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/lookbook.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof(window.__lookbook) === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__lookbook.init();}}(document, 'script', 'lookbook-script');JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. What do you think of ombre lipstick? Would you ever try this layering technique on yourself? read more

The weather's gloomy here in NYC, but current Glamour cover girl Reese Witherspoon isn't that letting her look blah and lifeless. She smartly employed what might be the very best makeup trick for a rainy day. A pop of bright red lipstick! Easy as that. What better way to instantly brighten your complexion and totally distract from unfortunate frizz situations happening all around your head? Plus, swiping some on takes only a few seconds, so you have more time to locate your rain boots and negotiate an outfit accordingly. Do you gravitate toward bright lip color on a dreary day? Or is there another makeup trick that makes you feel glowy in spite of the elements? Meanwhile, be sure to check out our interview with Reese, where she reveals her biggest fears and reminds us why a girl never stops needing her best friends—and see the pics from her gorgeous cover shoot. read more

Take a break from boring tinted lip balm this weekend and try some out-of-your-comfort-zone lipstick color—everyone in Hollywood is doing it, and if last night's red carpets are any indication, pretty much anything goes when it comes to what shade you choose. Three noteworthy examples: 1. Vamped Out. To totally change your look for a night, go dark like Amber Heard. (Just mind the color wearing off in the middle, as you can see here.) 2. Summer in November. Hot coral pre-winter? Why not? Olivia Munn totally made it work. 3. Baby Lips. Here's an example of light pink that's not shy. Kendall Jenner's powder-pink lipstick was glossy—the effect was one of plastic doll lips. Would you wear any of these colors spotted on celebrities last night? Or would a different bold lipstick shade strike your fancy right now? Share below! read more

Yes, friends, the youngest sibling of the Kardshian-Jenner crew, Kylie Jenner, was asked directly if she's had fillers to make her lips look bigger, and her answer was... No. In the clip above she tells E, "In pictures, I out them out a lot. I think big lips are awesome." Then she continued on to say, "I love overlining my lips," implying that the real secret is lip liner outside her natural lip line. And if you really pay attention to her pucker, you can see what she means—her lip liner goes slightly outside the border of her lips. 1 too many selfies A photo posted by Kylizzle (@kyliejenner) on Oct 10, 2014 at 10:03am PDT I missed my short hair Zdjęcie zamieszczone przez uſytkownika Kylizzle (@kyliejenner) Paź 10, 2014 at 8:27 PDT The idea is to make your lips look bigger by actively painting them bigger than they truly are. The only key to this is to have a steady hand—a wiggly line is never going to pass here. So if you're trying this, take your time and have cotton swabs on hand to undo any imperfections. Do we have any overliners in the house? If so, share your read more